sputter

(noun, verb)

noun

1. the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively

Similar word(s): spatter, spattering, splatter, splattering, splutter, sputtering

Definition categories: event, noise

2. an utterance (of words) with spitting sounds (as in rage)

Similar word(s): splutter

Definition categories: communication, utterance, vocalization

verb

1. make an explosive sound

- sputtering engines

Definition categories: perception, pop

2. cause to undergo a process in which atoms are removed

- The solar wind protons must sputter away the surface atoms of the dust

Definition categories: change, alter, modify

3. climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling

Similar word(s): clamber, scramble, shin, shinny, skin, struggle

Definition categories: motion, climb

4. utter with a spitting sound, as if in a rage

Similar word(s): splutter

Definition categories: communication, emit, utter

5. spit up in an explosive manner

Similar word(s): splutter

Definition categories: body, expectorate

Sentences with sputter as a verb:

- In the midst of caresses, and without the last pretend incitement, to sputter out the basest accusations. -Swift.